CHICAGO — A two-day event billed as Chicago’s most significant competitive gaming festival is coming to Navy Pier – and it’s free.
Announced Thursday, Navy Pier’s first-ever Lakefront Games will be held the weekend of Sept. 7-8. Activities include games of strength, skill, and strategy; participants can play obstacle courses, axe throwing, bull riding and more.
Organizers say festivities will be capped off by “the largest game of Simon Says in Chicago history.”
A complete list of activities includes:
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- Inflatables, including obstacle courses, Gladiator Joust, and life-size Hungry Hungry Hippos – outside, in Polk Bros Park;
- Dunk tank and electric bull riding – outside, near Chicago Children’s Museum;
- Giant soccer darts, axe throwing, inflatable archery, cornhole, and can jam – outside on the Sable Hotel porches;
- Tricycle racing and giant pong – outside, near the Navy Pier Beer Garden;
- Golf putting challenges and mini-games – outside, along the South Dock;
- Classic arcade games (Pac-Man, Golden Tee, and more) and video racing games – inside the Family Pavilion;
- Reenactments of popular TV gameshows, including Family Feud, Wheel of Fortune, and Jeopardy – inside the Family Pavilion;
- Board games and “Minute to Win It” challenges – inside, in the Food Experience Culture Corner;
- Family Game Room, featuring foosball, pop-a-shot, air hockey, and ping pong – inside, Door 7 lobby;
- The largest game of Simon Says in Chicago history, with a DJ and pre-game Double Dutch Squad performance – 7 p.m. both nights at the outdoor Wave Wall Stage.
Events take place on both days from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.